Northeast SD AHEC

05/31/2026

🚑 EMS professionals are there for every call, every mile and every neighbor — 24/7/365.
Huron Regional Medical Center is proud to support the upcoming EMS Impact Community Education Event hosted by Huron Ambulance Service and community partners. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to learn life-saving skills, explore emergency vehicles, connect with local EMS teams and enjoy activities for all ages.
📍 Campbell Park, Huron
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Stop by, look around and learn more about the important role EMS plays in keeping communities safe every day. ❤️💙

05/29/2026

The FIRST of our four free summer EMS camps is next week!

These camps are for students who just finished 3rd, 4th or 5th grade.

LAST CALL! McLaughlin School w/ Kate Roesler, Paramedic
June 1-5 from 1-5 p.m. **Registration deadline: May 28**

Future Camps:

Selby School w/ Ashia Starks, EMT
July 20-24 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

NEW! The Lighthouse in Herreid w/ Aubriauna Wiest, EMT
July 27-31 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Mobridge (Location TBD)
DATE CHANGE! August 3-7 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

We'll post links to sign up for future camps in the comments. Please click here to sign up for our first one in McLaughlin! https://bit.ly/EMSCamp26

05/29/2026

We're excited to help spread the word about the South Dakota Area Health Education Center's 7th Annual Mission:Possible Conference!

🚀 Mission:Possible | Advancing Action Against Substance Use Together
📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Catlin Hotel, Sioux Falls, SD

Join healthcare professionals, educators, community leaders, behavioral health providers, and advocates from across South Dakota for a full day of learning, collaboration, and action focused on addressing substance use in our communities.

This year's conference features:
✅ One full day of learning and networking
✅ Up to 8 CME/CEU credit hours
✅ National and local expert speakers
✅ Shared sessions for all attendees
✅ Practical strategies and innovative solutions

⚠️ Hotel block rates expire May 30!

Register today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-possible-advancing-action-against-substance-use-together-2026-tickets-1989263054345

Learn more and reserve your hotel room:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mission-possible-2026/

Together, we can advance action against substance use and strengthen the health of our communities.

Continuing education with experts and professionals to address substance use, gain insights, and connect with peers statewide.

05/27/2026

🚑 Tomorrow Night! Join us for our statewide EMS CE webinar with John Gruber and the AVEL eCare team discussing telemedicine, rural EMS support, and prehospital collaboration.

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WSS2NsnbSNOwhLB2YGJ8XQ

05/27/2026

The future of EMS education starts here. 🚑📚

Join EMS educators from across South Dakota for the South Dakota EMS Instructor Summit — a FREE hands-on summit focused on simulation, scenario building, classroom innovation, and practical teaching strategies that you can immediately bring back to your students and services.

Whether you’re an EMS instructor, training officer, preceptor, or education partner, this interactive experience is designed to help you strengthen your instruction, collaborate with peers, and shape the future of EMS education in South Dakota.

📍 Drifters Event Center | Fort Pierre, SD
📅 Friday, July 17
⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
🎟️ FREE Registration
🗓️ Register by July 1

👉 Scan the QR code or visit https://sdemsa.org/event-6660628 to reserve your spot today!

05/23/2026

Today we recognize the dedicated EMS professionals who answer the call when our communities need them most.

From EMTs and paramedics to dispatchers, first responders, and EMS educators — thank you for your courage, compassion, and commitment to caring for others every single day.

Your work saves lives, provides comfort in emergencies, and keeps our communities stronger and safer. We appreciate all that you do!

05/23/2026

A new partnership between Dakota State University and South Dakota State University is opening more doors for future healthcare professionals.

Through a new articulation agreement, DSU biology and exercise science students will have a streamlined pathway into SDSU’s accelerated nursing program — creating a clearer route toward meaningful, in-demand careers in healthcare.

It’s another example of South Dakota institutions working together to help students build futures that matter. 💙

📰: https://bit.ly/4eYkarr

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

It’s EMS Week Safety Day — and what better way to celebrate than by empowering our community with lifesaving skills. 🚑❤️

Today at the Lemmon EMS Impact Event, community members had the opportunity to learn Hands-Only CPR and Stop the Bleed alongside the incredible team at Lemmon EMT Association and South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care.

From quick action in emergencies to building confidence before help arrives, these skills save lives. We’re proud to partner with local EMS professionals to strengthen rural emergency preparedness and bring hands-on education directly to our communities.

Thank you to everyone who participated and to the EMS providers who continue to lead with service, compassion, and commitment every day.



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This programming is part of the SD Department of Health’s Regional Service Designation Grant awarded to Northeast SD AHEC.

05/19/2026

EMS Safety Day reminds us that safety starts with all of us!

From moving over for emergency vehicles to giving responders the space they need, every action can help save lives. Thank you for helping protect our EMS providers, patients, and community.